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Author: Louis Amestoy

Curtis Spearman: Feb. 9, 1936-Jan. 18, 2026 – The Kerr County Lead

January 20, 2026Louis Amestoy

He later settled in Kerrville, Texas, where he spent most of his adult life and built a respected career as a contractor, creating beautiful homes across the Hill Country. Read More

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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M University’s drag show ban

January 20, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A federal judge upheld West Texas A&M University’s decision to ban an on-campus drag show, ruling that the university did not violate the First Amendment and ac

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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

January 20, 2026Jessica Priest The Texas Tribune

A federal judge’s ruling has reset the legal fight over a drag show ban at West Texas A&M University, handing the school a win after a full trial and wiping

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Jose “Joe” Sanchez Obituary January 19, 2026 – Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

January 20, 2026Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors

View Jose “Joe” Sanchez’s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Weather Alert Days: Dangerous Cold & Snow to impact the Panhandles

January 20, 2026Corbin Voges

Conditions this coming weekend continue to look worse with an even longer period below freezing expected and now snow also in the forecast.Forecast models conti Read More

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WT preparing to open Geneva Schaeffer Education Building

January 20, 2026Dylan Limas

West Texas A&M University is set to officially open its Geneva Schaeffer Education Building this week.

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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M drag show ban, short-circuiting student group’s appeal

January 20, 2026Jessica Priest

A final ruling in the case prompted a federal appeals court to cancel oral arguments, set for Friday, on an earlier ruling. Another appeal is expected.

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Winter storm could bring snow, ice to Texas — what we know now

January 20, 2026Melanie Love Salazar

Temperatures are forecast to stay below freezing for 48 to 60 hours, NWS warns. Read More

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Barbara Ann “Barb” McDonald Obituary January 17, 2026 – Carmichael

January 20, 2026Carmichael - Whatley Funeral Directors

View Barbara Ann “Barb” McDonald’s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook. Read More

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Federal judge upholds West Texas A&M University’s drag show ban

January 20, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A federal judge upheld West Texas A&M University’s decision to ban an on-campus drag show, ruling that the university did not violate the First Amendment and ac

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